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Neuropsychological assessment of dementia and depression in older adults : a clinician's guide /

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Two of the most common psychological disorders of later life are dementia and depression. The diagnosis of these conditions presents a challenge to clinicians because the symptoms of depression and dementia often overlap; in addition, the symptoms of either of these disorders in their early stages m...

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Corporate Author: American Psychological Association
Other Authors: Storandt, Martha, VandenBos, Gary R.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [1994]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Dementia.
Depressed persons.
Dementia > diagnosis.
Depressive Disorder.
Depressive Disorder > diagnosis.
Neuropsychological Tests.
Aged.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Two of the most common psychological disorders of later life are dementia and depression. The diagnosis of these conditions presents a challenge to clinicians because the symptoms of depression and dementia often overlap; in addition, the symptoms of either of these disorders in their early stages may be attributed to the normal effects of aging. /// [This book] reviews the most up-to-date research on the diagnosis of dementia and depression [in older adults] and offers concrete recommendations for evaluating this unique population. /// The contributors to this volume, all experts in the psychological assessment of older adults, give clinicians and practitioners clear and practical guidance on differentiating psychological disorders from normal events in the aging process, identifying symptoms of depression and symptoms of dementia, performing differential assessment of dementia and depression, determining legal competency of older adults, providing clinical interpretations to clients and their families, and applying assessment to therapy and interventions. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved).
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 219 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:1557984379
9781557984371